For the penultimate stop on Challenge Island I was going to do three 3-D printed rafts for use in the Rebels & Patriots river chase scenario. Unfortunately my friend's 3-D printer gave up the ghost after one raft, so for this location I have boat rather than boats to mess around with.
The 3-D file came free from Thingiverse and the designer did a great job with it. There's an alternate version with a small sail which I'll use for one of the other rafts when the printer is well again. The chest is integral to the print and adds some interest.
I tried a new technique for the wood using artists acrylic and a weathered wood medium. The whole thing was painted with a greyish driftwood colour, then the medium, then a burnt umber. As it dried it cracked - giving a more natural effect. I'm calling the result good enough for wargaming.
To make up for the lack of boats I painted a ranger to go on the raft. She is a Sisterhood Scout from Mantic's Kings of War/Vanguard Basilean's faction. I'm thinking of using this green/yellow colour scheme for a wood-elfy SAGA Age of Magic faction. I tried more contrast/shading on the cloak than I usually manage - what do you think - could I go further? Should the final highlight be grey rather than lime green?
Not sure how to score the raft - if it's a vehicle it would be 20 points but if terrain then more like 5. 5 for the ranger and 30 for the new location - I'll leave final judgement to the minion of the day.
From DaveD - Thats a fine creation alright i will go with 40 points
That's a great little raft, I can see lots of table top uses for it. The ranger figure is a great fit for it as would your FIW or AWI scenario. Hopefully your mate gets his printer online again.
ReplyDeleteNice work Pete. The green highlighting looks fine to me. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking raft and ranger!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Nicely done.
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